KUALA LUMPUR: Visitors to Toyota's exhibition at the Kuala Lumpur International Mobility Show (KLIMS) 2026 got a glimpse of what the company has in store in coming times as part of its multi-pathway approach.
Which is an excitement in itself since it includes a debut display from the recent 2025 Japan Mobility Show in Tokyo, Japan.
That being the futuristic Corolla Concept. A more stylistic take on the existing Corolla, the concept is said to accommodate a range of powertrain options.
It can either house a full battery electric (BEV) with a front-wheel charge port setup, plug-in hybrid (PHEV), hybrid electric (HEV), or even carbon-neutral internal combustion (ICE) options using new 1.5- and 2.0-litre engines - which are smaller, lighter, and more efficient than current ones.
According to Toyota the concept is a vision of how a familiar nameplate can continue to evolve with changing times.
It points to a future where design, packaging and powertrain possibilities are explored around the needs of people who continue to expect mobility that is accessible, dependable and relevant.
The Corolla itself has long been part of everyday mobility around the world, as it continues to adapt to different roads, customers and markets.
Accompanying the Corolla Concept is the IMV Origin and Toyota Kids mobi. Individually they each look at mobility from a different perspective, from everyday personal movement and practical community use to intelligent mobility designed around future generations.
The IMV Origin expands the discussion from personal mobility to mobility as a tool for communities, while reflecting Toyota’s thinking around vehicles that can support work, local enterprise and daily resilience, particularly where mobility plays a direct role in livelihoods.
Its simple and adaptable nature is said to speak to the idea that future mobility must not only be advanced, but also useful, repairable and responsive to real-world needs.
Toyota Kids mobi brings a different kind of imagination to the showcase. Created around mobility for children, it explores how safe and secure AI personal mobility may support independence, confidence and growth for younger users.
It is also said to reflect Toyota’s broader belief that mobility for all must consider people whose needs are not always addressed by conventional vehicles.
UMW Toyota Motor president Datuk Ravindran K. said the Japanese automaker has been part of Malaysia’s mobility journey for more than 60 years, and the trust they have built with customers continues to guide how they move forward.
"As mobility changes, our focus is to ensure that future ideas are not only exciting but also meaningful and relevant to people’s everyday lives.
"At KLIMS 2026, we are showing how Toyota’s vision for the future remains connected to practical choices customers can consider today, supported by the quality, durability, reliability and long-term confidence that customers have come to expect from the brand,” he added.
